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2006 Board of Appeal and Equalization
April 11, 2006
The meeting of the Plymouth City Council sitting as the 2006 Board of Appeal and Equalization
was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 5:35 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3400
Plymouth Boulevard, on April 11, 2006.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers, Stein, Slavik, Willis, Hewitt, and
Black.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Assessor Bye, Senior Appraiser Olsson,
Commercial Appraiser Hebert, Appraisers Kingsbury, Bowman, and VanderLinden, Assessment
Technician Schulman, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Hurlburt,
and City Clerk Paulson.
City Assessor Bye reported that the total market value of residential properties in the City
increased 8.65%, of which approximately $135,341,500 was attributed to new construction.
Total value of the City was approximately $9,443,307,700. She noted that the average price of
existing homes in the City is $367,900.
Sheryl Tichy, 12270 24' Avenue North (26-118-22-21-0075 and 26-118-20-21-0074), stated she
has met with staff, but she is still concerned with the appraisal comparisons used. She explained
that she has a two bedroom home, and there was no compensation made for the vinyl siding or
the lack of bedrooms. She stated a two bedroom home really limits one on what they would sell
it for, and she believes that she would have to go with a lower sale price. She stated the
valuation of her property is $255,500, and she contacted a realtor, and they thought she could sell
the property for $245,000. She noted that she also owns an adjacent lot that is unbuildable which
the realtor felt she could sell for $5,000. She stated her home is located in a much older section
of the community, and there is a home located in front of her home. Due to the lack of upkeep
on that neighbor's property, there is really a negative effect on the value of her property.
David Reader, 16305 5°i Avenue North (32-118-22-42-0007), stated he started a remodeling
project in 2004 but didn't finish it until 2005. He explained his assessed value of the home is
321,900, and of that amount, $69,600 is contributed to the improvements. He stated he applied
for a building permit with an improvement valued at $125,000, and the project cost was
approximately $100,000. For 2006, the value of his property has increased $48,200 ($117,800
increased value since he did the addition). He stated a home in his area sold in 2005 for
approximately $409,000, and prior to that it was sold at $315,000. He stated his concern is
justifying the value of his home. He could live with last year's valuation, but the proposed 15%
increase is a bit aggressive. Therefore, he requested reconsideration of his assessed value.
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Tao Zhang, 15645 40th Avenue North (16-118-22-23-0056), stated her house was constructed in
1984, and she purchased her home 18 years ago. She noted that she hasn't made any
improvements to her home. She stated her home's assessed value is higher than the market
value. She illustrated her home and explained that there are three units with the middle unit
being her home. She stated all three of these units have identical floor plans, but her assessed
value is much more than those units. She stated one of the unit's assessed value is $15,800, and
the other unit is $18,300 less than hers. She noted that she has an 8' x 8' screened three season
porch versus the decks that the other two units have. She stated she contacted realtors, and they
indicated that her porch should be valued at $1,280, and if there was a good view, it could be
worth $4,000 to $5,000. Therefore, there should only be a $4,000 to $5,000 difference between
her unit and the other two units. She stated that the three units have different percentage
increases between 12.7% and 9.7%, with her property having the highest. She stated the average
townhome increase in the City is 5%. She stated last year, it was brought to her attention by the
homeowners association that portions of their development have been classified as a special
flood hazard area according to Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
Therefore, that designation should lower the valuation of properties five to 10%. She requested
that the City reconsider the assessed value of her home so that it's comfortable and fair in
comparison to the adjacent units.
Leonid Zabezhinsky, 5295 Union Terrace Court (12-118-22-21-0039), stated the value of his
property has increased 15% without any improvements to the property. He noted the close
proximity of his home to the railroad, and homes that have been for sale in this area have been on
the market for a very long time due to that issue. He explained he wouldn't mind more of an
average increase in valuation versus the proposed 15% increase.
Mark and Susan Pedersen, 1825 Garland Lane North (29-118-22-31-0061), stated their valuation
has increased 15%, with the average neighborhood valuation increasing 7.85%. They stated this
is excessive as they haven't undertaken any major remodeling to the property in the last year or
two.
Jory Steinman, 4330 Polaris Lane North (16-118-22-21-0016), stated the valuation of his
property has increased 12%. He asked how this would affect his property taxes. He stated last
year the valuation of his property increased 9.9%, and his taxes increased over 10%. Mayor
Johnson explained how the property tax system works as well as other factors, such as removal
of market value credit aid, are figured in.
City Assessor Bye read into the record the following property owners who have contacted staff
by letter or facsimile prior to this evening's meeting:
1. Linda Wagner, 2025 Kilmer Lane (25-118-22-14-0005)
2. Jerome J. Choromanski, 5580 Trenton Lane (01-118-22-34-0040)
3. Bahram and Mahvash Minovi, 520 Glacier Lane (33-118-22-41-0039)
4. Robert Gorman, 18325 5th Avenue (31-118-22-31-0019)
5. Jay and Pam Trumbower, 4525 Trenton Circle (12-118-22-34-0044)
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6. Thomas J. Combs, 12000 5e Avenue North (11-118-22-21-0006)
7. Eric Hansen, 11530 52nd Avenue North (11-118-22-12-0045)
8. Nicholas Hyduke, 16300 Old Rockford Road (17-118-22-12-0003)
9. Carol Ann Amundson, 4275 Fountain Lane (17-118-22-21-0043)
10. Carol Burgess, 16705 12th Avenue North (32-118-22-21-0059)
11. Jane M. Kresowiak, 14725 32nd Avenue (21-118-22-13-0064)
12. Wellik Family Partnership, 2100 Xenium Lane (27-118-22-13-0011 and 27-118-22-
12-0007)
13. Eivor Lund, 14001 45d' Avenue North (10-118-22-33-0169)
14. Ralph and Dolores Durand, 15145 38th Avenue North (16-118-22-31-0016)
15. Karen Tomlinson, 155155 38th Avenue North (16-118-22-31-0015)
16. Anh Q. Nguyen, 4545 Quantico Lane North (09-118-22-34-0005)
Anna Marie Hennen, 15135 38th Avenue North, asked how often properties are reviewed to
determine the assessed values. City Assessor Bye replied once every five years.
Mayor Johnson stated the Board of Appeal and Equalization would reconvene on April 25, 2006
at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Adjournment
Mayor Johnson declared the Board of Appeal and Equa 'zation meeting essed at 6:27 p.m.
Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk